Växjö Library

Växjö Library

The oldest part of the library, that is the square, was built in 1965 by architect Erik Uluots.

The oldest part of the library, that is the square, was built in 1965 by architect Erik Uluots. The building became famous in architectural circles because of its mix of classicism and modernism.

The extension building, the round house, was added after an architectural competition. The winner was the architectural firm Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen from Århus, Denmark. The building was completed in June 2003 after two years of construction.

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Växjö- the Greenest City in Europe, both a vision and ambition. Broad cooperation on many levels, unanimous politicians and long term work around the environmental issues is important in City of Växjö.